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11 October 2026, 10:31 am
Muyingo commends nursing institutions for training health workers
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Acting Minister of Education and Sports and Minister of State for Higher Education, Hon. Dr JC Muyingo, has commended nursing and midwifery training institutions for their contribution to strengthening Uganda’s healthcare workforce. Muyingo said training competent…
10 October 2026, 7:00 am
Pader teachers urged to uphold professional conduct and embrace lifelong learnin…
By Geoffrey Okwong Teachers in Pader District have been urged to uphold professional ethics, use school resources responsibly and continuously upgrade their knowledge and skills to improve the quality of education. Ojok Okwera, the Secretary for Social Services at Pader…
8 October 2026, 11:36 pm
Parents in Kamwenge oppose gov’t move to scrap PTA fees
By Collins Ainomugisha Parents at Biguli Senior Secondary School in Kamwenge district have vowed to support education of their children, despite the government’s move to scrap fees imposed by Parents Teachers Association (PTA) in government aided schools. This came during…
8 October 2026, 8:59 pm
Senior four candidates briefed ahead of UNEB exam
By Ronald Ssemagonja Senior Four candidates across the country have today been briefed by school heads and other responsible persons on how they should conduct themselves during the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) examinations, which officially begin next week. At…
8 October 2026, 2:52 pm
Muyingo commissions education projects in Jinja
By Ronald Ssemagonja Acting Minister of Education and Sports Dr John C. Muyingo yesterday visited Jinja City to monitor and commission education and skills development projects aimed at improving learning environments and strengthening vocational training. Muyingo visited Budondo Senior Secondary…
8 October 2026, 11:27 am
Gulu secondary school celebrates 50 years
Gulu Secondary School has celebrated its Golden Jubilee, marking half a century of academic impact, resilience, and transformation since its inception in 1966 through to 2026. From its humble beginnings as a private institution with just a single student, the…
7 October 2026, 6:00 pm
Pader teachers warned over attendance as district records 81% compliance
By Geoffrey Okwong Pader District education authorities have warned teachers against failing to properly record their attendance, with the district currently registering 81 per cent compliance with the electronic log-in and log-out system. The warning was issued during a four-day…
7 October 2026, 1:26 pm
Acaba Secondary School Officially Granted Boarding Status After Inspection
By Eman Yonah Oruk Acaba Secondary School in Oyam District has reached a historic milestone after being officially granted a permit to operate as a boarding institution. The authorization, issued on 5th October 2026, followed a thorough inspection by school…
6 October 2026, 10:16 am
Teachers call for better pay and working conditions on World Teachers’ Day
By Ronald Ssemagonja Teachers in Uganda have called for improved salaries and better working conditions as the world marked International Teachers’ Day yesterday. World Teachers’ Day was established by UNESCO in 1994 to recognise the contribution of teachers to society.…
5 October 2026, 2:55 pm
113 Amwa Comprehensive candidates ready for 2026 UCE exams
By Solomon Okabo One hundred and thirteen candidates at Amwa Comprehensive Secondary School in Oyam District are ready to sit the 2026 Uganda Certificate of Education examinations. Candidates across the country will be briefed on Thursday, 8 October, before the…